Scheepers, CorneliaEccles, RenataAbdoola, Shabnam SalimGraham, Marien AletVan der Linde, Jeannie2020-11-232021-01Scheepers, C., Eccles, R., Abdoola, S. et al. A Parental mHealth Resource Targeting Emergent Literacy: An Experimental Study. Early Childhood Education Journal 49, 83–94 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01052-6.1082-3301 (print)1573-1707 (online)10.1007/s10643-020-01052-6http://hdl.handle.net/2263/77148Emergent literacy abilities of young children are strong predictors of future academic success, however, biological and environmental risks can impact their progress. Parental interventions that promote home-based stimulation of preschoolers can enhance literacy development and ensure school readiness. mHealth technology may be a viable approach to offer parents increased access to emergent literacy resources. The effect of a parental mHealth resource targeting emergent literacy abilities was investigated. Eighty-two parent-preschooler (four- to five-year-old) dyads were randomly assigned to a control or experimental group based on age and gender. The parents of preschoolers in the experimental group received the mHealth application resource for 17 weeks. At post-test, no significant between-group differences were identified. Both groups showed significant within-group differences at post-test. Only eight of the parents in the experimental group (n = 42) used the mHealth application more than 50% of the active days. Most of the feedback received from parents regarding the application was positive. Parents may require more support when implementing mHealth emergent literacy resources.en© Springer Nature B.V. 2020. The original publication is available at : http://link.springer.com/journal/10643.Emergent literacyPreschoolersParental resourceMobile health (mHealth)Postprint Article